Arunachalam Chairmandurai

Arunachalam Chairmandurai has a strong background in procurement and sourcing. Arunachalam is currently working at Hitachi Rail as the Head of Procurement- India, a role they have held since April 2021. Prior to their current position, they served as the Global Categories Manager- Americas at Hitachi Rail from November 2013 to April 2021. Before joining Hitachi Rail, Arunachalam worked as a Purchase Manager at Thales Group from April 2011 to November 2013. Arunachalam also has experience in a leadership role, having served as a Team Lead at Accenture from September 2010 to March 2011. Arunachalam started their career as an Engineer at Caterpillar, where they worked from October 2004 to January 2008. Arunachalam later joined Alstom Transport as a Global Sourcing professional from December 2008 to November 2009. Overall, Arunachalam has a diverse background and expertise in procurement and sourcing across multiple industries and global organizations.

Arunachalam Chairmandurai has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Periyar University, which they obtained from 2000 to 2004. In 2008, they attended Stockholm University, where they earned their MBA degree in Innovative Leadership from 2008 to 2009. Arunachalam also attended éklore-ed School of Management in 2008, where they received an IMS degree in International Marketing, International Finance, European economics, and politics. In 2007, Arunachalam Chairmandurai attended LIBA, where they obtained a SCMA degree in Supplychain Network Design. Additionally, in 2015, they pursued a Certificate in Operations Management from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.